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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.64, 742.08 and 372.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.64, 742.08 and 372.22 is: 513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.64 : 742.08 = 372.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.64/742.08 = 372.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.64x = 742.08 × 372.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.64x = 276,217.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,217.02/537.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.76

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